Hugh O'Flaherty: Vatican's Disguised Savior

Hugh O'Flaherty: Vatican's Disguised Savior

A priest named Hugh O'Flaherty saved the lives of 6500 Allied soldiers and Jews during World War II by hiding them in farms, homes, and convents. Known for his mastery of disguises, he repeatedly eluded capture by the Gestapo, earning the moniker "Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican."

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